The group said in a news release it is part of a launch of a new advocacy campaign in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, and New Hampshire.

In a written statement, Shaheen called the ad "disgraceful."

"This is a disgraceful ad that dishonors the memory of a respected journalist and New Hampshire native," Shaheen said. "It hurts all who loved and knew Jim, and the people behind this ad owe the Foley family an apology.”

Scott Brown also condemned the ad, saying it is "completely inappropriate and disrespectful to the Foley family."

The group said the campaign will run until Election Day.

Foley, a freelance photojournalist, was taken by an organized gang after leaving an Internet cafe in Binesh, Syria, on Thanksgiving Day in 2012.

He was beheaded by ISIS militants in August.

The Foley family has previously objected to the use of his image in other advertisements.